Economic Foundations of Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi
- Agriculture: Coffee, tea, bananas, cassava, sweet potatoes dominate employment.
- Exports: Coffee, tea, cotton, flowers; vulnerable to commodity price swings.
- Tourism: Mountain gorillas, lakes, parks attract international visitors.
- Infrastructure: Roads, railways, airports under development to boost trade.
- Mining: Gold, copper, coltan, tin contribute export earnings.
- Regional Trade: East African Community membership expands market access.
- Foreign Aid: Development assistance supports budgets and projects.